What are the biggest aquatic invasive plants threatening New Hampshire waters—and how can you help stop them?

Join the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) for a cohosted online webinar focused on the top aquatic invasive plants impacting the region. Learn how these species spread, why early detection is critical, and explore new reporting and datacollection opportunities that empower boaters, anglers, and community members to play an active role in prevention and response efforts. 

The webinar will be led by Kelly Beerman, Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager at the Connecticut River Conservancy, who directs CRC’s watershedwide work on aquatic invasive species including hydrilla and water chestnut. Kelly brings extensive experience in invasive species prevention, community education, and collaborative conservation, with a strong focus on working alongside river and lake communities to protect shared water resources.  

Participants will also hear from Georgia Brunnell, Exotic Species Program Coordinator and Limnologist with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Georgia holds a B.S. in Freshwater Biology and an M.S. in Geochemistry from the University of New Hampshire. Her work centers on understanding lake ecology and water chemistry, informed by graduate research on lake management impacts and handson experience monitoring water quality across more than 60 New Hampshire lakes.  

Whether you’re on the water regularly or simply care about protecting New Hampshire and Connecticut River watershed lakes and rivers, this session will provide practical tools, regional insights, and clear ways to get involved.

Pre-registration required to receive the Zoom meeting link.